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Gerard Schwarz, conductor
Jane Eaglen,
soprano
Nancy Maultsby,
mezzo-soprano
Dan Snyder,
tenor
Greer Grimsley,
bass
Seattle Symphony Chorale
Beethoven:
Symphony No. 9,
"Choral"
Beethoven's final symphony was composed when he was deaf and ill. Now, this work is beloved around the world as an expression of human idealism. The Ninth has become a New Year's tradition with its triumphant "Ode to Joy" finale.
Sponsored by
Part of the Popular Classics series, sponsored by The Fairmont Olympic Hotel.
Media support provided by KBSG 97.3, KING FM 98.1, KOMO 1000 and Seattle’s Child.
» Program Notes
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